Lateral-G Worthy Hauler

[Roarvette]

I took a little break from building the "Roarvette" to build this toy. I didn't have a pickup truck or trailer to use as a tow rig, and then I thought that maybe a different approach was in order.
I have seen many "Old School COE" Ramp Trucks. I liked the lines and the look, but what about a New COE Ramp Truck?
This is what I came up with. I built it in the last few months.
It is only 23' 6" long and can turn on a nickle! I have driven this through busy shopping centers, gas stations... and it is sooo easy to maneuver.
I remember my truck with trailer days where a crew cab PU plus trailer was over 40 feet long, forget about turning radius.
The deck is 18' long and 8' wide. It has the capacity to haul 7,000 lbs.
Comments???:_paranoid

[214Chevy]

Man, that is just plain cool!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: Where did the cab come from?

[Andrew]

Very clean, nice work man.

[Roarvette]

Thanks, I started with this, and ended up with well...that.:D

[Rick D]

Wow that's cool, how much do you have in to that set up?? Did you build the bed or buy it? :thumbsup:

[Roarvette]

I built it all, I am in it for less than the price of a nice 2-3 year old Diesel 3/4 ton PU truck. PM me if you want real numbers.
I did all the welding and fab. I had the interior done up with the left over perforated leather that I had in the Roarvette, and a friend put on the final paint. Here are some pics.:)

[mike343sharpstk]

Very nice, I'd like some information on the vehicle you started with, I checked the ford commercial site and couldn't find a cab-over?

[Roarvette]

It is built on a 2006 Ford LCF45. It has an Auto 5 sp OD trans and a twin turbo (sequential) V6. It also has 4 wheel disc brakes, AC....
It is a 16,000 GVWR truck with Hydraulic brakes, so no special license required.
I can also use it to haul/carry pallets of stuff, machinery, cars bikes, lumber, make a parade float...
I can also take race cars to the track or show cars or non-running projects to be sandblasted...
All in all, this suits my local transport needs very well.
If I buy a milling machine, fine, carry it home...
I control my own destiny with regards to carrying stuff.:drive: :drive: :drive:

[rjsjea]

Great lookin hauler

[cencalc6]

Very Nice looking Rig.....What about making it a Quad Cab so the whole family could ride along :unibrow: Again Great Job on the Hauler :hail:

[elitecustombody]

I like:thumbsup:

[skatinjay27]

You sir. are the shiz!:D

[coolwelder62]

You sir. are the shiz!:DX2 ,Very Cool.:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Brilliant!


Was laughing at the "if I buy a milling machine...." I bought one - and they put it in the dually with a fork lift... because of the weight they put it all the way at the head of the cab. The CF started when I got to the shop and had NOTHING that would reach in that far to get it out! The solution was ingenious but won't jack your thread.

[williamst]

For stopped the LCF production a few years ago.

[Tom Fuehrer]

I really like that hauler - nice job!

What do expect to see for fuel mileage when loaded?

When I see a cool cab-over car hauler I am reminded of the Mercedes Renntransporter.

Pics here:
http://www.autoevolution.com/news-image/mercedes-renntransporter-the-fastest-racing-car-hauler-in-the-world-35432-4.html

Tom

[Chad-1stGen]

Man that thing is sweet. I can think of a few times I'd love to have something like that.

I'm also curious on milleage. Assuming its a turbo diesel right?

[Roarvette]

Here it is in action.:)

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Thats cool :thumbsup: :thumbsup: